Max Eddie Hefley

Max Eddie Hefley

Max Eddie Hefley, 93, of Jameson, Missouri, passed away peacefully at the Veteran’s Home in Cameron, Missouri on March 3, 2025. Max was born in Pattonsburg, Missouri to Rufus and Cleo (Carter) Hefley on September 27, 1931. He graduated with the Class of 1949 from Jameson High School and married his beautiful bride, Susie Lavene (Vance) Hefley on July 1, 1951. After less than a year of marriage, he was drafted into the United States Army and served his country for two years in the Korean War. Upon his return from the war, he and his wife bought a farm and bought and restored the historic Colonial across the street from the Jameson Community Park, which served as their loving home to raise their family.

As an active member of the Jameson community, Max served as President of the Jameson School Board and Elder of the First Christian Church of Jameson. He also served with the Jameson Volunteer Fire Department, on the Village of Jameson Town Board, and was an active member of the Masons, Jameson Lions Club, and the Community Betterment Association. He loved his family, farm, and community, and was well-known for his woodworking, beautiful flowers, and coconut cream pies.

‍‍He was preceded in death by his wife, Susie Lavene (Vance) Hefley, and his parents, Rufus and Cleo (Carter) Hefley. He is survived by his sister, Nancy (Hefley) Terry-Thompson, his daughter, Denise (Danny) Dixon, his son, Vance (Julie) Hefley, 6 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.‍

A service celebrating Max's life will be held at 2 PM Monday, March 10th, 2025, at Stith Funeral Home in Gallatin. The family will receive friends one-hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial with full military honors will follow the services at Hillcrest Cemetery in Gallatin. Friends may call after 9 AM Monday at the funeral home. Any donations in memory of Max to the Jameson Community Betterment Association, Inc. would be greatly appreciated.‍ Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Gallatin. (660) 663-2117. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com

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